Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating William Frith d. 1907
Location
Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England
Transcript
'Sacred / to the memory of / WILLIAM FRITH / stoker H.M.S. 'Sentinal' / died 3rd February 1907 / aged 28 years / this stone / is erected by his shipmates'
Details
Type: Gravestone Position: Roman Catholic (old) 501 Vessel: HMS Sentinal
People
Frith, William Age: 28 Date of Death: 3/2/1907 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Stoker Organisation: Royal Navy
Window in St Nicholas’s Church, Harwich, dedicated to Captain Alexander Alan Muter d. 1933
Location
St Nicholas's Church, Harwich, Essex, England
Transcript
'In memory of Captain Alexander Alan Muter, Younger Brother of Trinity House, Harbour Master of this port for 23 years died 18 April 1933, and of his wife Sarah Ellen who died 30 November 1923. This window was given by their dear friend Flora Kate Bishop 1955'
Details
Description: The window depicts St Nicholas with a sailing vessel behind him. Type: Window
People
Muter, Alexander Alan Age: - Date of Death: 18/4/1933 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Harbour master Organisation: Trinity House
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Harry Strudwick RMLI d. 1875
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In memory of Harry STRUDWICK, Private R.M.L.I. H.M.S. 'Isis', Born 24 March 1875, died 30th July 1900, aged 25 years'
Details
Description: Cross on plinth. Type: Cross Vessel: HMS Isis
People
Strudwick, Harry Age: 25 Date of Death: 30/7/1900 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry
Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating William Walker, d. 1840
Location
South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In memory of William Connor Walker / Midshipman of the Merchant ship / 'Owen Glendower' who was unfortunately / drowned 22nd Nov. 1840, aged 18 years.'
Details
Vessel: Owen Glendower
People
Walker, William Connor Age: 18 Date of Death: 22/11/1840 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Midshipman Organisation: Unknown
Extra
Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.167.
Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool commemorating John H. Davies d. 1858
Location
Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of John Harrison Davies who died on the 26th day of November 1856, aged 2 years. Also of JOHN H DAVIES, Pilot, father of the above, who was unfortunately drowned off Point Lynas, by the upsetting of a boat, March 9th 1858, aged 33 years'
Details
Position: B50
People
Davies, John H. Age: 33 Date of Death: 9/3/1858 Cause of Death: Maritime accident Rank / Occupation: Pilot Organisation:
Wall monument in Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon commemorating Captain Benjamin Dollin d. 1700
Location
Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England
Transcript
'Here lieth the body of Captain Benjamin Dollin. Born at Bristol and died in this City in his journey from London towards Pentillie in Cornwall ye third day of October 1700' [Floor slab]. 'Nearby are placed the remains of Captain Bengeman Dollin who was born at Bristol. After many years travel to various parts both of Europe and America (and almost all the world) and at length contemplating a return to this country at first to look into certain necessary business and then to settle in his native land, he landed in London on the 17th day of September, 1700, While however on his way through this City to Pentillie in the County of Cornwall he was seized with illness and died on the third day of October in the same year to his grief. He had lived much beloved by many'
Details
Description: A full face bust of Dollin in wig and cravat is carved above the inscription in a oval recess, a wreathed skull on the top. The rectangular inscription tablet is surrounded with skulls and foliage arabesques, a winged cherub's head beneath it. A 14 gun merchantman running before the wind is carved at the base of the monument.
Type: Wall monument Position: North transept, east wall Materials: Alabaster
People
Dollin, Benjamen Age: Unknown Date of Death: 3/10/1700 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation: Unknown
Extra
Bibliography: H. Wilson Holman 'Capt Bengeman Dollin', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 9, p. 346-7 (Cambridge, 1923).
Memorial in Chicheley, Buckinghamshire commemorating Lieutenant Ian Granville Sharp RM, d. 1943
Location
St Lawrence's Church, Chicheley, Buckinghamshire, England
Transcript
'In ever loving memory of Ian Granville Sharp Lieutenant Royal Marines. Beloved eldest son of Douglas and Katherine Granville Sharp of Southsea and grandson of Utten James Easson vicar of this parish 1903 to 1940. He died on active service in Ceylon on June 10th 1943 aged 23 years. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon him and give him peace'
Details
Description: Royal Marines badge in medallion at the top. Type: Ledger
Event Category
1939-1945 Second World War
People
Sharp, Ian Granville Age: Date of Death: 10/6/1943 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RM Organisation: Royal Marines
Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating Cpatain James John Geddes d. 1832
Location
Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Captain James John Geddes of the barque 'VICTORIA' died at sea 4 December 1832 on his passage from the Cape de Verde to Pernambuco'
Details
Vessel: Victoria
People
Geddes, James John Age: Date of Death: 4/12/1832 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
Extra
Notes: From an MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 8, p. 263. Liverpool Necropolis closed in 1898 and a public garden was later laid out on the site. Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
